Assistantships

Assistantships, Fellowships, and Scholarships

Graduate research and teaching assistantships (GRA/GTA) are paid positions within the ALEC department. A graduate assistant also receives a full tuition waiver for both in-state and out-of-state tuition; however students must pay UGA fees and have health insurance.

GRA/GTA assist faculty with research and/or teaching and are expected to work 13-20 hours per week during the semester.

Once fully admitted into the program, students should submit a Letter of Intent and resume to Dr. Kay Kelsey, Graduate Coordinator, detailing the reasons for pursuing an assistantship and how experience and education contribute to the department’s teaching, research, and Extension missions.

Deadline: Letters of intent for assistantships are due March 15 for Fall admission and September 15 for Spring admission.

Loan Forgivness for Teachers Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, if you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.

Loan Forgiveness for Public Service: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.